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Medical collection - can I pay the OC?

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AtmyOffice
Regular Contributor

Medical collection - can I pay the OC?

I was out of town and missed paying a bill. I just got a letter from a collection agency. Can I still pay the OC and skip the CA? Do I have to start HIPPA process? The amount is small and I can probably mail out a check today.

 

Thanks!

 

2/2011
Experian: 658
Equifax: 653
Transunion: 670
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Anonymous
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Re: Medical collection - can I pay the OC?

Depends..

 

Its always best if you can get the OC to "recall" the collection and remove any negative credit marks for payment in full.    

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guiness56
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Re: Medical collection - can I pay the OC?

The HIPPA process is for paid medical collections to the OC.  Call the OC and see if they will take the payment and recall the account from the CA.  If they do get it in writing before sending money.
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